“I'm already training with the ball”

Denzel Dumfries was among the spectators at the women's 1,000m speed skating final at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The Inter midfielder cheered on compatriot Jutta Leerdam, who took the gold medal, setting a new Olympic record, and spoke to reporters from Dutch broadcaster NOS.

Denzel Dumfries: 'I'll definitely be there'

Asked about how the recovery is going after the ankle surgery in December and when he will be able to return to the field, the Batavian international gave good news to his compatriots, but also to his coach, Cristi Chivu.

“I'm in the final stages so I hope to be back as soon as possible“, stated the defender of Inter Milan in the interview given at “Milano Ice Park”. He then elaborated: “It is only a matter of weeks, although there is no definite date yet.

But I'm already training on the field and with the ball. I'm starting to really want to play. World Championships? I'll definitely be there, I'm not worried about that.”

Denzel Dumfries was advised by doctors to have surgery

The wearer of the Nerazzurri number 2 shirt was injured in the “Giuseppe Meazza” match against Lazio on November 9 and then left the training camp of the national team of the Netherlands, complaining of ankle pain. He returned to Milan, where doctors advised him to undergo surgery.

Dumfries had the surgery on December 16 in Londonand the first part of the recovery period in Holland, and later returned to Italy and continues the recovery, which is going better than the doctors expected.

Denzel Dumfries: “At first, I thought, 'It'll pass. Hang in there and you'll be back to normal'”

“A Lazio player (no – Zaccagni) fell directly on my ankle. And I immediately felt immense pain, but, stubborn as I am, I tried to keep playing.

I managed to last another 15 minutes until I had to leave the field in the second half. At first, I thought it would pass. Hang in there and you'll be back to normal,'” Denzel recounted how he got injured and how he aggravated his ankle injury.